As gas prices rise, many in the triangle turn to mass transit for an alternative transportation source. In response to recent increases in ridership CAT is reconfiguring routes. Some of these updates are possible now, but many need a new source of funding. There needs to be a half cent sales tax referendum on the November ballot, and it needs to pass if CAT is really going to be able to offer the level of service necessary for the levels of ridership seen when gas prices rise.
Read the News & Observer Articles on ridership climbing with gas prices and CAT’s plans to revamp bus routes . Then take action to support the referendum being on the ballot this November.